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Letter from Henry Clinton to Charles Cornwallis, Marquis Cornwallis [Extract]
Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1738?-1795
May 20, 1780
Volume 15, Page 244

SIR HENRY CLINTON TO EARL CORNWALLIS.

Charles-town, May 20, 1780.

(Extract.)

The light infantry and forty-second regiment march this evening to Goose-creek, and thence to Monk's-corner, where they will remain at your Lordship's call, in readiness either to join you or to return and embark, as shall become expedient.